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Luján Meets With Officials, Highlights Federal Funding Secured For Local Communities, Holds RECA Outreach

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Sen. Ben Ray Luján on Tuesday visited the Amador Health Center in Las Cruces to meet with the center’s leadership and celebrate federal funding secured for the facility. Courtesy/BRL Office

STATE News:

LAS CRUCES — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) held a series of events this week where he met with local leaders, engaged with local community members, and highlighted federal funding he secured to support health care, strengthen broadband access, and bolster infrastructure in the Las Cruces region. Sen. Lujan also led a public outreach forum to raise awareness about expanded compensation available Read More

Los Alamos High School Finishes Top Of New Mexico Tennis Teams Competing In El Paso Tournament

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Celebrating their victory as the top finisher of the New Mexico teams, back row from left, Los Alamos High School Tennis Coach Timur Khazratkulov with players Aditya Viswanathan, Adis Bock, Zachary Gibson, Olivia Hamilton, Julia Robel, Leah Gramer, Alea Kretz, Lucia Rudin, Vivian Haigh, Nailah Quartey, and Coaches Lindsay Gibson and Travis Gibson. Players in front row from left, Cullen McLean, Luke Gibson, Logan Swickley, Levi Gibson, Jaden Kim, Caris Hatler, Lorrin Fordham and Angelie Echave. Courtesy photo 

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School tennis team competed this past weekend Read More

McQuiston: Why ‘State Minimum’ Coverage Is Rarely Enough

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

A lot of people buy car insurance the same way they buy a phone charger. They want it to work. They want it to be legal. And they don’t want to overpay.

That’s exactly why “state minimum” coverage exists. It’s the lowest amount of insurance you’re allowed to carry in your state and still drive legally.

But here’s the problem:

  • State minimum coverage is designed to meet the law — not to protect your life.
    • And those are two very different goals.
  • What “state minimum” really means
    • State minimum coverage is the bare minimum liability
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New Mexico Democratic Party Headquarters Burglarized

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Damage at Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Headquarters Thursday in Albuquerque. Courtesy/DPNM

Scene of break-in damage at DPNM Headquarters early Thursday morning in Albuquerque. Courtesy/DPNM

DPNM News:

Around 5 a.m. Thursday, the Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Headquarters at 4013 Silver Ave. SE in Albuquerque was broken into and burglarized. Security footage from DPNM cameras and a nearby business showed that an individual smashed through the front door, entered the office, grabbed a handful of items, and then ran off.

Staff discovered the break-in upon showing up for Read More

FBI: Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearms Charge For Opening Fire On Occupants Of Fleeing Vehicle

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man pleaded guilty to a federal firearms offense after pointing a handgun at occupants of a vehicle and opening fire as they attempted to flee.

According to court documents, on Aug. 1, 2025, Bryson Chee, 43, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, arrived at a residence in Shiprock as a passenger in a vehicle with two others. After exiting the vehicle, Chee retrieved a handgun, pointed it at the occupants, and began shooting as they attempted to drive away.

Chee pleaded guilty to using, carrying and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Read More

Wildlife Department Seeks Public Comment Regarding Hybrid Striped Bass Stocking At Elephant Butte State Park

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New Mexico Wildlife News:

SANTA FE — Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide input next month as the New Mexico Department of Wildlife is proposing to stock hybrid striped bass, also known as wipers, into Elephant Butte Reservoir.

The Department will hold a public meeting from 6-7 p.m., March 5, in the Boat Training Building at Elephant Butte Lake State Park (7 Ridge Road in Elephant Butte). Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting to learn about the proposal and provide comments. 

Those unable to attend the meeting in person may also provide comments by email at DGF-Fisheries-Management@dgf.nm.gov Read More

$92M State Fairgrounds Bond Goes To Governor

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Legislature sent Senate Bill 48 to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham late Tuesday after the House of Representatives voted to authorize $92 million in bonds to fund the next phase of redevelopment at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds.

The House approved the legislation, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Mimi Stewart and Rep. Janelle Anyanonu, on a 43-6 vote. The bill commits bond funding for land acquisition, water and sewer improvements, new green space and pedestrian safety upgrades along Central Avenue and San Pedro Drive—among Read More

Teach Plus New Mexico Applauds Passage Of Senate Bill 29 To Strengthen Math Education Statewide

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TEACH PLUS News:

SANTA FE — Teach Plus New Mexico applauds the State Legislature for passing Senate Bill 29, a decisive step to strengthen math education across the state.

The bill bolsters teacher licensing requirements and updates how educators are trained in math—building on the same evidence-based approach that has already transformed literacy instruction across New Mexico. 

“The passage of SB 29 shows what’s possible when legislators, teacher leaders, and partners work together to put students first,” said Teach Plus New Mexico Executive Director Hope Morales. “By strengthening Read More

Legislation To Eliminate Surprise Facility Fees For Routine Medical Care Heads To Governor’s Desk

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NMHCA News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate passed a bill today to eliminate facility fees—extra charges separate from doctors’ bills—for routine outpatient services, sending the measure to the governor’s desk for signature.

House Bill 306, sponsored by House Majority Leader Reena Szczepanski, and Sen. Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics, both Santa Fe Democrats, cleared the Senate on a bipartisan 39-0 vote.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, the bill would prohibit hospitals and health systems from charging facility fees directly to patients for preventative outpatient care, outpatient vaccination Read More

Rio De Chama Acequia Association To Host Community Listening Session Saturday At Chamita Community Center

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Members of the Rio de Chama Acequia Association (RCAA) spent Thursday afternoon at Hernandez Elementary School teaching second graders about Acequias. Rick Martinez, center, and RCAA Youth Leader Javier Vigil. is our youth leader and is following a model shared by the New Mexico Acequia Association.

RCAA Youth Leader Javier Vigil on Thursday afternoon at Hernandez Elementary School, teaching second graders about Acequias following a model shared by the New Mexico Acequia Association. Courtesy/RCAA

RCAA News:

The Lower Rio Chama Watershed Project, led by the Rio de Chama Acequia Association Read More